While the government was shutdown several federally funded archives, museums and research centers were closed to the public. We talk to a UW professor who says government shutdowns also limit the American mind. We also learn more about how illegal opioids enter the U.S. market and we discuss a report that shows the number of refugees resettling in Wisconsin has been declining over the last two years.
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How Do Illegal Drugs And Opioids Enter The United States?
In calling for a southern border wall, President Trump has claimed that the move will keep deadly opioid drugs out of the country. How effective would it be? We talk with an expert on drug markets about where opioids come from and how they make it into the country.
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Why The Number Of Refugees Resettling In Wisconsin Went Down In 2018
A new report from the U.S. State Department shows the number of refugees who resettled in Wisconsin in 2018 has seen a sharp decline. We talk to an associate editor at WisContext about what’s driving the trend, and what impact it’s having on the state.
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The Recent Shutdown's Impact On America's Intellectual Resources
During the recent government shutdown, many museums, archives, and scientific organizations were deemed nonessential and temporarily shuttered. However, America’s founders and many of our most famous leaders considered knowledge-based services to be foundational to democracy. We talk with an historian about the impacts of shutdowns on the country’s intellectual life.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Derrell Connor Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Vanda Felbab-Brown Guest
- Will Cushman Guest
- Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen Guest
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